RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Cassoulet

  Classically French, Rick Stein's substantial winter dish is a one-pot meal that's a real crowd pleaser, especially on a blustery day

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  Blueberry cheesecake

  For a rich and indulgent dessert try Simon Rimmer's creamy cheesecake, topped with marinated blueberries

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  Drunken prawns

  With a marinade of rum, pineapple juice and Cajun spice, Charita Jones creates seafood soul food to die for

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  North African pickles

  A tangy spiced pickle from Adam's Café in West London

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  Clementine and orange blossom clafoutis

  Jun Tanaka makes his variation on a classic French dish by using fresh clementines and orange flower water

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  Slow-baked lamb with cumin and coriander

  Rachel Allen's lamb needs very little attention for the four hours it's in the oven, making it the perfect dish for a lazy Sunday

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  Plaice with homemade tartare sauce

  Galton Blackiston serves line-caught plaice as part of a coastal-themed dinner party – and once you try his homemade tartare sauce you’ll never buy the store-bought stuff again!

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  Herby fruit salad

  Antony Worrall Thompson puts a twist on a classic fruit salad; the Asian influence of coriander and coconut milk is unusual yet refreshing - perfect after a heavy meal

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  Green garden soup

  Gary Rhodes' soup is a good excuse to bring gorgeous green vegetables together. If some are not available broccoli and spinach also offer rich flavours

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  Figs wrapped in Parma ham

  James Martin combines fruity British chutney with salty north Italian ham in his make-ahead starter